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Katarina Leaf vs Pamplemousse

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 58 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Katarina Leaf

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pamplemousse

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Katarina Leaf2/4
Pamplemousse2/4
Ratings & consensus
Pamplemousse
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Katarina Leaf
Sillage & projection
Katarina Leaf
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pamplemousse

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Katarina LeafArmaf
PamplemousseDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
3.85/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%
Category winnerPamplemousseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
28%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

13%Love
70%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity29
〰 Sillage30
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityKatarina Leaf

SillageKatarina Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
woody30%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NeroliGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotMango
Heart
Violet LeafOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart30 to 60 minutes
PomeloAmalfi LemonNeroli
Base1 to 2 hours
TeaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night10
Spring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night8
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#22,650

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPamplemousseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Katarina Leaf opens with a bright burst of neroli and sharp grapefruit, tempered by a thick splash of mango. As the initial citrus fizz calms, the scent pulls you into a cool green clearing of violet leaf and orange blossom. It is an unusual contrast, pairing watery green notes with a dense, syrupy sweetness tha…

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Pamplemousse by DSH Perfumes is a bright, direct citrus fragrance centered on sharp, realistic fruit rinds. The opening delivers a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, Amalfi lemon and pomelo add juicy acidity while neroli introduces a subtle flo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Katarina Leaf or Pamplemousse?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Katarina Leaf is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Pamplemousse is rated 3.85/5 from 40 votes. Choose Katarina Leaf for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Katarina Leaf or Pamplemousse?

Katarina Leaf lasts longest (Katarina Leaf 56/100, Pamplemousse 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Katarina Leaf or Pamplemousse?

Katarina Leaf projects furthest (Katarina Leaf 67/100, Pamplemousse 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Katarina Leaf and Pamplemousse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Katarina Leaf or Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?

Katarina Leaf suits daytime wear; Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Katarina Leaf and Pamplemousse?

Katarina Leaf has top notes of Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomelo, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, a base of Tea and Sandalwood.

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